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February/March 2012
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Dear DJC members,
Please mark your calendars for the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) which will be held on Sunday, March 4 at 1:00 p.m. at Eastminster Church, Hurndale room, 310 Danforth Avenue.
The AGM is an opportunity to hear an update on the DJC and elect members to the Board.
We hope that you will consider coming to the AGM to learn, give your input and show your support of the DJC.
Josie Lalonde,
Chair, DJC Board of directors
Announcement of the Danforth Jewish Circle Annual General Meeting
Please mark your calendars for the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) which will be held on Sunday, March 4, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Eastminster Church Hurndale room, 310 Danforth Avenue.
The AGM is an opportunity to hear an update on the DJC and elect members to the Board of Directors.
We hope that you will consider coming to the AGM to learn, give your input and show your support of the DJC.
Nominating Committee Report to the Membership
The Nominating Committee consists of two Board representatives and three community members who responded to a broad call for members. We were asked to reach out to the membership for recommendations, consider potential candidates, and present at the AGM a list of nominees to fill the vacant positions for a two year term.
There are five vacancies on the Board of Directors this year, and the Board has decided to add an additional Director.
A call for recommendations of nominees for the Nominating Committee to consider was sent to the membership on November 21, 2011.
The Nominating Committee considered the recommendations and is pleased to present a strong list of nominees (click on links for nominees' bios):
| View Bio | Paul Axelrod (Director, currently completing his first 2-year term) |
| View Bio | Margaret Cygelfarb (Director, currently completing the unfinished term of a resigned Director) |
| View Bio | Carla Hathaway |
| View Bio | Catherine Hayos |
| View Bio | Michael Kanter (Director, currently completing the unfinished term of a resigned Director) |
| View Bio | Shari Novick |
In addition to the 3 returning and 3 new Directors listed above, there is another vacancy on the Board Directors due to a Director resignation. To fill vacancy of the remaining unexpired term (1 year), the Nominating Committee would like to introduce Alan Gotlib as a new Director. Pursuant to Article 5.6 of the DJC By-Laws, Alan will be presented and voted upon at the regular meeting of the Board of Directors to take place in conjunction with the Annual General Meeting. Alan's biography: (view bio)
You also have the opportunity to nominate DJC members by contacting the Board Chair by February 12, 2012:
Josie Lalonde josie.djc@gmail.com
Pursuant to DJC By-Law 9.8, we wish to remind the membership of their right to vote by proxy. A member may, by means of a written proxy, appoint a proxyholder to attend and act at a specific meeting of members, in the manner and to the extent authorized by the proxy. A proxyholder must be a member of the DJC.
We encourage all DJC members to come out to the AGM in support of members who have generously volunteered their time to serve our community by participating on the Board of Directors.
Your Nominating Committee,
Michael Kanter, Warren Morris, Lynne Raskin, Emil Sher, Ellen Waxman
January 31, 2012
IN THE NEWS "in brief"… details in the news!
- FRIDAY, FEB 10, 7:00 pm: In-Home Shabbat, host: Sheri Cohen
- FRIDAY, MAR 2, 7:00 pm: Bethminster Shabbat with Cantor Lisa
- SUNDAY, MAR 4, 1:00 pm: Annual General meeting
- THURSDAY, MAR 8, 7:30 pm: DJC Reading Circle: FROM THAT PLACE AND TIME: A MEMOIR
- THURSDAY, MAR 8, 5:00 pm: Purim Party at Ms Miriam's with Rabbi Miriam
SAVE THE DATES…!
*Details in MARCH/APRIL NEWS online MARCH 6*
- SUNDAY, MAR 25: Passover Day of Learning with Rabbi Miriam
- TUESDAY, APRIL 10: DJC community Seder with Rabbi Miriam & Cantor Lisa
- FRIDAY, APRIL 20: Bethminster Shabbat with Rabbi Miriam
- THURSDAY, APRIL 29: Children's Jewish Studies OPEN HOUSE
SCHOOL NEWS - Update!
The term started off with many exciting lessons and events. In the primary grades, the classes have recently been focusing on biblical stories, especially those of Jacob's family, including the story of Joseph. Many of our students have recently brought home some "amazing technicolour dreamcoats" of their own! We are looking forward to learning about the holiday Tu B'shevat in the next couple of weeks.
In the older grades, students have been learning about Jewish history, kibbutzim, and learned some new songs with music specialist Carmel. Our school is looking forward to another amazing Purim event with Rabbi Miriam on March 8, and then a brand new school-wide Passover activity on April 5.
In addition, in the upcoming two weeks, we will be working on an exciting school-wide art project involving copper enamelling. The B'Nei Mitzvah class will go on their overnight March, and in the meantime, are busy working on their speeches, songs, and torah portions for their ceremony on May 12!
We are looking forward to a fun and learning filled term for our students of all ages.
— IN-HOME SERVICE —
When: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10
Time: 7:00 PM
Where: Host/Home of Sheri Cohen, 4 Austin Crescent* (north of Davenport, east of Bathurst)
What to bring: Nibblies for the after service "nosh"
*Rsvp: Sheri: phone: 416.516.8330, e-mail: shericohen@rogers.com
— BETHMINSTER SERVICE —
*LOCATION: EASMINSTER, 310 DANFORTH, AUDITORIUM
Friday Shabbat Service
When: 
FRIDAY, MARCH 2
Time: 7:00 pm
CANTOR LISA
*Childcare available; dessert kiddush following service
*HURNDALE ENTRANCE*
EVENTS & PROGRAMS
PURIM CELEBRATION!
Join us for our annual Purim party! We are pleased to announce that Rabbi Miriam is returning to join us...
WHEN: Thursday March 8
WHERE: Ms Miriam's, 583A Danforth Avenue
*Note times:
*4:15 pm: Drop off all students — JS students only — at Ms. Miriam's; Purim activities
*5:30 pm: Families please join us - food served
*5:45 — 6:30 pm: Rabbi Miriam leads a session for parents - adult insights into Purim; kids continue with more Purim fun!
*Get creative and dress as your favourite Purim character!*
— DJC READING CIRCLE —
*Rsvp: info@djctoronto.com
Thursday, March 8, 2012
FROM THAT PLACE AND TIME: A MEMOIR,
BY LUCY DAWIDOWICZ
FACILITATED BY KALMAN WEISER
Lucy Dawidowicz, pioneering Holocaust historian, narrates her own remarkable memoir recalling the year (1938-1939) she spent as a student at YIVO (the Yiddish Scientific Institute) in Wilno (Vilna), Poland (today's Vilnius, Lithuania) and the role she played in reclaiming Jewish cultural treasures in the immediate aftermath of World War II. A graduate of both American public schools and Yiddish secular schools in New York City before traveling to Wilno, Dawidowicz reflects as much on the nature of Eastern European as American Jewish life, yielding fascinating insights into both. Lucy Dawidowicz was born in New York City, in 1915 and moved to Wilno, Poland in 1938 to learn Yiddish. Her writings include The War against the Jews, The Holocaust and the Historians, What is the Use of Jewish History?, On Equal Terms: Jews in America 1881-1991 as well as From That Place and Time? amongst others. She died in 1990.
Kalman Weiser is the Silber Family Professor of Modern Jewish Studies at York University. He is the co-editor of Czernowitz at 100: the First Yiddish Language Conference in Historical Perspective (2010) and author of the recently published Jewish People, Yiddish Nation. Noah Prylucki and the Folkists in Poland (2011).
COMMUNITY NEWS
YOGA FOR THE IMMUNE SYSTEM: 8 week Yoga Series on Health through Kundalini Yoga begins at 2 different sites on 2 different days-starting on Sunday, Feb. 5/21 at 10:00 a.m. and the other time is Thursday, Feb. 9/12 at 6:00 p.m. 'As we move through the dark and cold of winter, the immune system calls for its "tonic" to boost and cleanse our way to "spring". Learn these yoga methods for your tonic! In this series you will learn yoga exercises, meditations and breathing techniques that help remove body toxins and improve glandular function. You will learn relaxation techniques and ways to be energized. This series is for anyone whose health has been compromised by cancer. This series would also benefit those with autoimmune disorders or those seeking an immune system "tune-up". Yoga exercises accommodated to physical limitations. Cost is $160 for the series of 8 two hour classes. For DJC members who have not tried the yoga series before, the first class is free!
The teacher, Deborah Stewart Finestone, BSW, RSW, M.Ed., has 20 years experience as a body/mind psychotherapist. Deborah recovered from metastatic cancer in2004; her daily practise of Kundalini Yoga was an important element in her healing. She became certified as a Kundalini Yoga teacher in 2006, and has taught yoga to 100s of students. To inquire or register, call Deborah at 416.656.5063 or email deborahstewfine@rogers.com.
Advance registration is required.
Friday, February 10th, 2012 at 8 pm
The Satin Dolls vocal jazz quartet with Mark Kieswetter on piano
The Trane Studio, 964 Bathurst St.
Reservations are highly recommended: 416.913.8197
THE SATIN DOLLS RETURN! This time you can enjoy their lush jazz harmonies, swingin' rhythms and quirky novelty tunes in one of the finest jazz clubs in town. The Trane Studio is an elegant, intimate space with delicious Carribean-inspired cuisine on the menu. Don't miss what will be sure to be a very entertaining evening!
(A $15 cover will be charged at the door)
Let Your Yoga Dance!
A joyful, rejuvenating and fun workout for everyBODY!
Come Check it Out! First Class Just $5.00!
Let Your Yoga Dance, is a playful blend of yoga, aerobic and dance moves all done to FABULOUS music from a wide range of genres and cultures.
Classes begin by stretching and warming up the body, then building up energy and cooling down, ending in a guided relaxation. Yoga Dance facilitates the body, mind and spirit connection. It reduces stress, builds flexibility fitness and community. It's a total body experience that will leave you feeling GREAT!
No previous yoga or dance experience necessary and it works for everyBODY, all ages, fitness levels, men and women alike!
Class Location and Times:
Where: Soleil Vitality, 842A Danforth Ave., corner of Langford Ave. just above Starbucks
When: Mondays - Starting Feb. 13 - March 19, 2012
Times: 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. & 7:45 - 9:00 p.m.
Cost: Pre Register by Feb 5th, $60.00, after $72.00 for the 6 week series!
Please dress for comfort and ease…bare feet are recommended or non-marking indoor shoes…bring water a towel and yoga mat (mats are available to rent).
Instructor: Lesley White is a certified "Let Your Yoga Dance" instructor trained at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Lennox Massachusetts. She is also a certified Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation) instructor. For more info and to register, please contact Lesley at 416.985.7238 lcw@rogers.com
Laurentina's ODDYssey
Have you ever looked at your life and felt something was missing? Like your friends are moving on, moving out, getting married, having kids and you're just… stuck? That's how our heroine feels when she turns 30, still single, living with her parents, and unemployed. She has no idea what to do with her life. So what's a girl to do? Only one thing comes to mind: Witchcraft. Follow Laurentina on an adventure of magic and mayhem as she tries to take power into her own hands.
Improv artist Lauren Stein will debut her new play as part of a one night fund raising event prior to taking it on the road to Australia and New Zealand fringe festivals later this month. There will be musical acts and raffle prizes, plus your ticket entitles you to 10% off dinner! For further info and tickets, please click on link below.
When: Thursday, February 16, 7 - 10 pm
Where: Waterfalls Indian Tapas Bar & Grill, 303 Augusta Avenue, Kensington Market
Price: $15 at http://www.indiegogo.com/Laurentinas-Oddyssey; $20 at the door
Are you often feeling Overwhelmed? Do you feel anxious or stressed in your work/personal life? Would you like help in understanding and managing the stress in your life? If so then you may be interested in the stress management classes I will be starting in February (21).
For more details please click here. If you would like more information or to register for one or more classes, you can email me, Anne Shaddick, at: anne.shaddick@rogers.com or call at: 416.532.5079.
CAMP NORTHLAND-B'NAI BRITH (NBB)
Flyer here.
A community tradition since 1909, NBB has provided memorable camp experiences to thousands of children! Campers grades 1-9 learn and explore on our picturesque waterfront site. A wide variety of water and land activities; an exciting optional canoe trip program; kosher food; doctor and nurses on site; session lengths: 1-7 weeks. Our experienced staff helps campers build memories, Jewish values, and friendships that last a lifetime.
2012 Goals Workshop + Study Buddies Goals Group Coaching Success Series
Make 2012 the year you achieve your dreams. Get real systems and tools to stop spinning in circles so you love your life more every day, get your to-do lists done, learn how to beat self-sabotage, and reclaim TRUST in your choices. The 4 hour 2012 Goals Workshop is just a start. Keep transitioning into the best you can be with Study Buddies. As a follow-up to your one day workshop, or as a stand alone coaching series, immediate support is available. What would it look like to Blast Your Inner Critic or Get Out of Overwhelm or even Take Back Self-Belief & Trust in Your Choices? Small groups meet for 2 hours weekly over a 4 week period. For more info and details, click here.
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